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Featured from the Pharmacist:Antacids

What are antacids, and how do they work?

Antacids are a class of drugs used to treat conditions caused by the acid
that is produced by the stomach. The stomach naturally secretes an acid called
hydrochloric acid that helps to break down proteins. This acid
causes the contents of the stomach to be acidic in nature, with a pH level of 2 or 3. (pH
levels are a measure of acidity in the stomach: the lower the number, the
greater the acidity.) The stomach, duodenum, and esophagus are protected from
acid by several protective mechanisms. When there is too much acid or protective
mechanisms are inadequate, the lining of the stomach, duodenum or esophagus may
become damaged by the acid, giving rise to various gastrointestinal
symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn (due to gastroesophageal reflux
disease or GERD), and other gastro-esophageal symptoms.

Antacids reduce acidity by neutralizing (counteracting) acid, reducing the
acidity in the stomac...

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